Joseph Joel Granados

Joseph Joel Granados obituary, Watsonville, CA

Joseph Joel Granados

Joseph Granados Obituary

Visit the Ave Maria Memorial Chapel website to view the full obituary.

On May 21st, 2025, Joseph Joel Granados passed in Seaside, CA.

Joseph was born on December 21st, 1990, to his parents Sandra Cortez and the late Paul Anthony Granados.

His family remembers him as a loving and respectful man who always had a smile on his face. Joseph was a huge 49er fan and an inspiration to those around him to better themselves. He was hardworking and dedicated, always willing to help those in need and especially committed to the care of his mother.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Cortez, and siblings Jasmine Alyssa Medina (Hector), Carlos Caesar Garcia (Luz), Juan Garcia (Perla), Cristy Garcia (Rogelio), and Jacob Granados. He was the proud uncle of Hector Alijah, Alex, Yaretzi, Nolan, Azelia and Hailey and will be missed by grandparents Linda Padilla, Arnold Granados, Rosa Amelia Ledezma and Genaro Mendoza.

Joseph is preceded by his father Paul Anthony Granados and his grandfather Jesus Cortez.

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